Operating instructions

Commissioning a project
7.9 Transferring and transferring back license keys
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
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7.9.2 Transferring and transferring back license keys
Requirements
● When transferring or transferring back using WinCC flexible:
No project is open on the configuring PC in WinCC flexible.
● The HMI device is connected to this configuring PC.
● The data channel is configured on the HMI device.
● The storage location and the license key awaiting transfer are ready.
Procedure for transferring a license key
Proceed as follows:
1. Switch to "Transfer" mode on the HMI device.
2. When transferring using WinCC flexible:
Select the "License Keys" command in the menu "Project > Transfer".
The Automation License Manager opens.
When transferring using the Automation License Manager:
Start the Automation License Manager via the Windows Start menu.
3. In the Automation License Manager, select the command "Connect HMI device" in the
menu "Edit > Connect target system".
The "Connect Target System" dialog opens.
4. Under "Device Type", select the appropriate HMI device type.
5. Select the type of connection from the "Connection" box.
6. Set the connection parameters.
7. Select "OK".
The connection to the HMI device is established. The connected HMI device is displayed
in the left window of the Automation License Manager.
8. In the left window, select the source drive.
The right window displays the available license keys.
9. Drag one or more license keys from the right window and drop them on the HMI device in
the left window.
The license keys are then transferred to the HMI device.
Result
The license key is transferred from the storage location to the HMI device.